NASA Advisory Implementing Instruction
NAII 1050-1C
LAST UPDATED: August 11, 2014
Effective Date: February 25, 2013
SPACE ACT AGREEMENTS GUIDEResponsible Office: Office of the General Counsel
Note: This Guide is intended to explain NASA agreement practice and provide assistance to those involved in formation and execution of Space Act Agreements. It does not establish substantive or procedural requirements. All references to such requirements contained in NASA Policy Directives (NPDs), NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs), NASA Advisory Implementing Instructions (NAIIs) or other guidance should be verified by reviewing the cited authority directly.
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Table of Contents
CHANGE LOG (Located after Table of Contents)
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. AUTHORITY AND POLICY
1.2. SPACE ACT AGREEMENT DEFINED
1.3. AGREEMENT FORMATION PROCESS
Role of Agreement Manager
The Preliminary Abstract Review Process
Space Act Agreement Review and Concurrence
Space Act Agreement Recordkeeping
1.4. NONREIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT
1.5. REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT
1.6. INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
1.7. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT
1.8. FUNDED AGREEMENT
1.9. UMBRELLA AGREEMENT (AND ANNEX)
1.10. SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES AGREEMENTS
1.11. NON-AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 2. NONREIMBURSABLE AND REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENTS WITH DOMESTIC NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
2.1. GENERAL GUIDANCE
2.2. AGREEMENT CONTENTS
2.2.1. Title
2.2.2. AUTHORITY AND PARTIES
2.2.3. PURPOSE
2.2.4. RESPONSIBILITIES
2.2.5. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES
2.2.6. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
2.2.7. PRIORITY OF USE
2.2.8. NONEXCLUSIVITY
2.2.9. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS
2.2.9.1. SAAs For Shared Benefits – Cross-Waiver And Flow Down
2.2.9.2. SAAs Primarily Benefitting AN SAA Partner – Unilateral Waiver
2.2.9.3. Product Liability
2.2.9.4. Insurance
2.2.10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
2.2.10.1. Data Rights
2.2.10.1.1. Proprietary Data Exchange Not Expected (Basic Clause)
2.2.10.1.2. Proprietary Data Exchange Expected (Proprietary Exchange Clause)
2.2.10.1.3. Reimbursable SAAs For the Benefit of a Foreign Entity
2.2.10.1.4. Non-technical SAAs (Free Exchange of Data Sample Clause)
2.2.10.2. Rights In Raw Data Generated Under The Agreement
2.2.10.3. Invention and Patent Rights
2.2.10.3.1. Invention and Patent Rights in SAAs with Little Likelihood of an Invention Resulting (Short Form Clause)
2.2.10.3.2. Invention and Patent Rights in SAAs with Likelihood of an Invention Resulting (Long Form Clause)
2.2.10.3.3. Invention and Patent Rights in SAAs Where NASA’s Title Taking Authority Applies (Title Taking Clause)
2.2.10.4. Patent And Copyright Use – Authorization, Consent, And Indemnification
2.2.11. USE OF NASA NAME AND EMBLEMS
2.2.12. RELEASE OF GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA
2.2.13. DISCLAIMERS
2.2.13.1. Disclaimer Of Warranty
2.2.13.2. Disclaimer Of Endorsement
2.2.14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
2.2.15. TERM OF AGREEMENT
2.2.16. RIGHT TO TERMINATE
2.2.17. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS
2.2.18. POINTS OF CONTACT
2.2.19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
2.2.20. INVESTIGATIONS OF MisHAPS AND CLOSE CALLS
2.2.21. MODIFICATIONS
2.2.22. ASSIGNMENT
2.2.23. APPLICABLE LAW
2.2.24. INDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP
2.2.25. LOAN OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
2.2.26. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
2.2.27. SIGNATORY AUTHORITY
APPENDIX TO CHAPTER 2. SAMPLE CLAUSES – NONREIMBURSABLE AND REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENTS WITH DOMESTIC NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
2.2. AGREEMENT CONTENTS
2.2.1. Title
2.2.1.1. Title (Nonreimbursable Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.1.2. Title (Reimbursable Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.1.3. Title (Nonreimbursable Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.1.4. Title (Reimbursable Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.1.5. Title (Annex Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.2. AUTHORITY AND PARTIES (Sample Clause)
2.2.3. PURPOSE
2.2.3.1. Purpose (Sample Clause)
2.2.3.2. Purpose and Implementation (Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.3.3. Purpose (Annex Sample Clause)
2.2.4. RESPONSIBILITIES
2.2.4.1. Responsibilities (Sample Clause)
2.2.4.2. Responsibilities (Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.4.3. Responsibilities (Annex Sample Clause)
2.2.5. Schedule and Milestones
2.2.5.1. Schedule and Milestones (Sample Clause)
2.2.5.2. Schedule and Milestones (Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.5.3. Schedule and Milestones (Annex Sample Clause)
2.2.6. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
2.2.6.1. Financial Obligations (Nonreimbursable Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.6.2. Financial Obligations (Reimbursable Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.6.3. Financial Obligations (Reimbursable Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.6.4. Financial Obligations (Reimbursable Annex Sample Clause)
2.2.7. PRIORITY OF USE (Sample Clause)
2.2.8. NONEXCLUSIVITY (Sample Clause)
2.2.9. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS
2.2.9.1. SAAs For Shared Benefits – Cross-Waiver And Flow Down
2.2.9.1.1. Liability and Risk of Loss (Cross-Waiver with Flow Down Sample Clause)
2.2.9.1.2. Liability and Risk of Loss (Cross-Waiver of Liability for Agreements Involving Activities Related to the ISS Sample Clause) (Based on 14 C.F.R. 1266.102)
2.2.9.1.3. Liability and Risk of Loss – Cross-Waiver (Cross-Waiver of Liability for Launch Agreements for Science or Space Exploration Activities Unrelated to the ISS Sample Clause) (Based on 14 C.F.R. 1266.104)
2.2.9.2. SAAs Primarily Benefitting AN SAA Partner – Unilateral Waiver
2.2.9.2.1. Liability and Risk of Loss (Unilateral Waiver with Flow Down Sample Clause)
2.2.9.3. Product Liability
2.2.9.3.1. Liability and Risk of Loss (Product Liability Sample Clause)
2.2.9.3.2. Liability and Risk of Loss (Product Liability Indemnification Sample Clause)
2.2.9.4. Insurance
2.2.9.4.1. Liability and Risk of Loss (Insurance for Damage to NASA Property Short Form Sample Clause)
2.2.9.4.2. Liability and Risk of Loss (Insurance for Damage to NASA Property Long Form Sample Clause)
2.2.9.4.3. Liability and Risk of Loss (Insurance Protecting Third Parties Sample Clause)
2.2.9.4.4. Agreement Partner’s Self-Insurance for High Risk Activities (Sample Clause)
2.2.9.4.5. Liability and Risk of Loss (Commercial General Liability Insurance)
2.2.10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
2.2.10.1. Data Rights
2.2.10.1.1. Intellectual Property Rights - Data Rights (Proprietary Data Exchange Not Expected Sample Clause)
2.2.10.1.1.2. Intellectual Property Rights – Identified Intellectual Property (Annex Sample Clause Where Proprietary Data Exchange Is Not Expected)
2.2.10.1.2. Intellectual Property Rights - Data Rights (Proprietary Data Exchange Expected Sample Clause)
2.2.10.1.2.1. Intellectual Property Rights – Identified Intellectual Property (Annex Sample Clause where Proprietary Data Exchange Is Expected)
2.2.10.1.3. Intellectual Property Rights - Data Rights (Reimbursable SAA For the Benefit of a Foreign Entity Sample Clause)
2.2.10.1.4. Intellectual Property Rights - Data Rights (Free Exchange of Data Sample Clause)
2.2.10.2. Intellectual Property Rights - Rights in Raw Data (Sample Clause)
2.2.10.3. Intellectual Property Rights – Invention and Patent Rights
2.2.10.3.1. Intellectual Property Rights - Invention and Patent Rights (Short Form Sample Clause)
2.2.10.3.2. Intellectual Property Rights - Invention and Patent Rights (Long Form Sample Clause)
2.2.10.3.3. Intellectual Property Rights - Invention and Patent Rights (Title Taking Sample Clause)
2.2.10.4. Patent And Copyright Use – Authorization, Consent, And Indemnification
2.2.10.4.1. Patent and Copyright Use - Authorization and Consent (Sample Clause)
2.2.10.4.2. Patent and Copyright Use - Indemnification (Sample Clause)
2.2.11. USE OF NASA NAME AND EMBLEMS (Sample Clause)
2.2.12. RELEASE OF GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA (Sample Clause)
2.2.13. DISCLAIMERS
2.2.13.1. Disclaimer of Warranty (Sample Clause)
2.2.13.2. Disclaimer of Endorsement (Sample Clause)
2.2.14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS (Sample Clause)
2.2.15. TERM OF AGREEMENT
2.2.15.1. Term of Agreement (Sample Clause)
2.2.15.2. Term of Annex (Annex Sample Clause)
2.2.16. RIGHT TO TERMINATE
2.2.16.1. Right to Terminate (Nonreimbursable Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.16.2. Right to Terminate (Reimbursable Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.16.3. Right to Terminate (Reimbursable Agreement Requiring High Certainty of Support Sample Clause)
2.2.16.4. Right to Terminate (Nonreimbursable Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.16.5. Right to Terminate (Reimbursable Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
2.2.16.6. Right to Terminate (Nonreimbursable Annex Sample Clause)
2.2.16.7. Right to Terminate (Reimbursable Annex Sample Clause)
2.2.17. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS (Sample Clause)
2.2.18. POINTS OF CONTACT
2.2.18.1. Points of Contact (Sample Clause)
2.2.18.2. Points of Contact (Umbrella Sample Clause)
2.2.18.3. Points of Contact (Annex Sample Clause)
2.2.19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
2.2.19.1. Dispute Resolution (Sample Clause)
2.2.19.2. Dispute Resolution (Umbrella Sample Clause)
2.2.20. INVESTIGATIONS OF MISHAPS AND CLOSE CALLS (SAMPLE CLAUSE)
2.2.21. MODIFICATIONS
2.2.21.1. Modifications (Sample Clause)
2.2.21.2. Modifications (Umbrella Sample Clause)
2.2.21.3. Modifications (Annex Sample Clause)
2.2.22. ASSIGNMENT (Sample Clause)
2.2.23. APPLICABLE LAW (Sample Clause)
2.2.24. INDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP (Sample Clause)
2.2.25. LOAN OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (Sample Clause)
2.2.26. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS (No Sample Clause)
2.2.27. SIGNATORY AUTHORITY
2.2.27.1. Signatory Authority (Sample Clause)
2.2.27.2. Signatory Authority (Annex Sample Clause)
CHAPTER 3. NONREIMBURSABLE AND REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
3.1. GENERAL GUIDANCE
3.2. AGREEMENTS WITH STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
3.3. AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
3.3.1. GENERAL GUIDANCE
3.3.2. AGREEMENT CONTENTS
3.3.2.1. TITLE
3.3.2.2. AUTHORITY AND PARTIES
3.3.2.3. PURPOSE
3.3.2.4. RESPONSIBILITIES
3.3.2.5. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES
3.3.2.6. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
3.3.2.7. PRIORITY OF USE
3.3.2.8. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS
3.3.2.9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.3.2.10. RELEASE OF GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA
3.3.2.11. TERM OF AGREEMENT
3.3.2.12. RIGHT TO TERMINATE
3.3.2.13. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS
3.3.2.14. POINTS OF CONTACT
3.3.2.15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
3.3.2.16. MODIFICATIONS
3.3.2.17. APPLICABLE LAW
3.3.2.18. LOAN OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
3.3.2.19. SIGNATORY AUTHORITY
APPENDIX 3. SAMPLE CLAUSES – NONREIMBURSABLE AND REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
3.1. AGREEMENT CONTENTS
3.2.1. Title
3.2.1.1. Title (Nonreimbursable Agreement Sample Clause)
3.2.1.2. Title (Reimbursable Agreement Sample Clause)
3.2.1.3. Title (Nonreimbursable Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
3.2.1.4. Title (Reimbursable Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
3.2.1.5. Title (Annex Agreement Sample Clause)
3.2.2. Authority and Parties (Sample Clause)
3.2.3. Purpose
3.2.3.1. Purpose (Sample Clause)
3.2.3.2. Purpose and Implementation (Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
3.2.3.3. Purpose (Annex Sample Clause)
3.2.4. Responsibilities
3.2.4.1. Responsibilities (Sample Clause)
3.2.4.2. Responsibilities (Umbrella IAA Sample Clause, Another Federal Agency’s approach may differ)
3.2.4.3. Responsibilities (Annex Sample Clause)
3.2.5. Schedule and Milestones
3.2.5.1. Schedule and Milestones (Sample Clause)
3.2.5.2. Schedule and Milestones (Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
3.2.5.3. Schedule and Milestones (Annex Sample Clause)
3.2.6. Financial Obligations
3.2.6.1. Financial Obligations (Nonreimbursable Agreement Sample Clause)
3.2.6.2. Financial Obligations (Reimbursable Agreement Sample Clause)
3.2.6.3. Financial Obligations (Reimbursable Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause)
3.2.6.4. Financial Obligations (Reimbursable Annex Sample Clause)
3.2.7. Priority of Use (Sample Clause)
3.2.8. Liability and Risk of Loss
3.2.8.1. Liability and Risk of Loss (Sample Clause)
3.2.8.2. Liability and Risk of Loss (Cross-Waiver of Liability for Agreements Involving Activities Related to the ISS Sample Clause)
3.2.8.3. Liability and Risk of Loss (Cross-Waiver of Liability for Launch Agreements for Science or Space Exploration Activities Unrelated to the ISS Sample Clause)
3.2.9. Intellectual Property Rights
3.2.9.1. Intellectual Property Rights – Data Rights – Free Exchange of Data (Sample Clause)
3.2.9.2. Intellectual Property Rights – Data Rights – Handling of Data (Sample Clause)
3.2.9.2.1. Intellectual Property Rights – DATA RIGHTS – Identified Intellectual Property (Annex Sample Clause)
3.2.9.3. Intellectual Property Rights – Invention and Patent Rights (Sample Clause)
3.2.10. Release of General Information to the Public and Media (Sample Clause)
3.2.11. Term of Agreement
3.2.11.1. Term of Agreement (Sample Clause)
3.2.11.2. Term of Annex (Annex Sample Clause)
3.2.12. Right to Terminate
3.2.12.1. Right to Terminate (Nonreimbursable Sample Clause)
3.2.12.2. Right to Terminate (Reimbursable Sample Clause)
3.2.12.3. Right to Terminate (Umbrella Nonreimbursable Sample Clause)
3.2.12.4. Right to Terminate (Umbrella Reimbursable Sample Clause)
3.2.12.5. Right to Terminate (Annex Sample Clause)
3.2.13. Continuing Obligations (Sample Clause)
3.2.14. Points of Contact
3.2.14.1. Points of Contact (Sample Clause)
3.2.14.2. Points of Contact (Umbrella Sample Clause)
3.2.14.3. Points of Contact (Annex Sample Clause)
3.2.15. Dispute Resolution
3.2.15.1. Dispute Resolution (Sample Clause)
3.2.15.2. Dispute Resolution (Umbrella Sample Clause)
3.2.16. Modifications
3.2.16.1. Modifications (Sample Clause)
3.2.16.2. Modifications (Umbrella Sample Clause)
3.2.16.3. Modifications (Annex Sample Clause)
3.2.17. Applicable Law (Sample Clause)
3.2.18. Loan of Government Property (Sample Clause)
3.2.19. Signatory Authority (Sample Clause)
CHAPTER 4. AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN ENTITIES
4.1. GENERAL GUIDANCE
4.1.1. International Agreement Formation Process
4.1.2. Agreements with foreign governments, foreign space and other foreign governmental agencies
4.1.3. Agreements with foreign commercial entities
4.1.4. Agreements with other types of foreign entities
4.1.5. For all types of agreements discussed above
4.2. INTERNATIONAL NONREIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT – MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, LETTER AGREEMENT, AND IMPLEMENTING ARRANGEMENTS
4.3. INTERNATIONAL REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT
4.4. Framework Agreements and Implementing Arrangements
4.5. Agreements Related to the International Space Station
4.6. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT CONTENTS
4.6.1. TITLE
4.6.2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.6.3. PREAMBLE/INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE
4.6.4. PURPOSE OF COOPERATION
4.6.5. DEFINTIONS
4.6.6. RESPONSIBILITIES
4.6.7. RIGHTS IN RESULTING DATA
4.6.8. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
4.6.9. SCHEDULE
4.6.10. PRIORITY OF USE
4.6.11. MANAGEMENT/POINTS OF CONTACT
4.6.12. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS -- CROSS-WAIVER
4.6.13. REGISTRATION OF SPACE OBJECTS
4.6.14. TRANSFER OF GOODS AND TECHNICAL DATA
4.6.15. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
4.6.16. RELEASE OF RESULTS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
4.6.17. EXCHANGE OF PERSONNEL AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES
4.6.18. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND MOVEMENT OF GOODS
4.6.19. OWNERSHIP OF EQUIPMENT
4.6.20. CONSULATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
4.6.21. Investigations of Mishaps and Close Calls
4.6.22. CHOICE OF LAW
4.6.23. loan of government property
4.6.24. AMENDMENTS
4.6.25. Final Provisions
4.6.26. SIGNATORIES
4.7. OTHER TYPES OF INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
4.7.1. LOAN OF EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT
4.7.2. REIMBURSABLE TRAVEL AGREEMENT
4.7.3. VISITING RESEARCHER AGREEMENTS
APPENDIX 4: SAMPLE CLAUSES – AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN ENTITIES
4.6.1. TITLE (Sample Clause)
4.6.2. TABLE OF CONTENTS (Sample Clause)
4.6.3. PREAMBLE/INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE
4.6.3.1. Preamble (Sample Clause)
4.6.3.2. Letter Agreement Introductory Language (Sample Clause)
4.6.4. PURPOSE OF COOPERATION (Sample Clause)
4.6.5. DEFINTIONS (Sample Clause)
4.6.6. RESPONSIBILITIES (Sample Clause)
4.6.7. RIGHTS IN RESULTING DATA (Sample Clause)
4.6.8. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS (Sample Clause)
4.6.9. SCHEDULE (Sample Clause)
4.6.10. PRIORITY OF USE (Sample Clause)
4.6.11. MANAGEMENT/POINTS OF CONTACT (Sample Clause)
4.6.12. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS -- CROSS-WAIVER
4.6.12.1. Liability And Risk Of Loss -- Cross-waiver
4.6.12.1.1. Liability and Risk Of Loss -- (Cross-Waiver Of Liability For Agreements Involving Aeronautics Or Terrestrial Activities Sample Clause)
4.6.12.1.2. Liability and Risk Of Loss -- (Cross-Waiver Of Liability For Agreements Involving Space Activities Unrelated To The International Space Station Sample Clause)
4.6.12.1.3. Liability and Risk Of Loss -- (Cross-Waiver Of Liability For Agreements For Activities Related To The International Space Station Sample Clause)
4.6.13. REGISTRATION OF SPACE OBJECTS (Sample Clause)
4.6.14. TRANSFER OF GOODS AND TECHNICAL DATA (SAMPLE CLAUSE)
4.6.15. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (Sample Clause)
4.6.16. RELEASE OF RESULTS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION (Sample Clause)
4.6.17. EXCHANGE OF PERSONNEL AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES (Sample Clause)
4.6.18. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND MOVEMENT OF GOODS (Sample Clause)
4.6.19. OWNERSHIP OF EQUIPMENT (Sample Clause)
4.6.20. CONSULATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (Sample Clause)
4.6.21. Investigations of Mishaps and Close Calls (Sample Clause)
4.6.22 CHOICE OF LAW (SAMPLE CLAUSE)
4.6.23 Loan of government property (Sample Clause)
4.6.24 AMENDMENTS (Sample Clause)
4.6.25 FINAL PROVISIONS
4.6.25.1. Final Provisions – MOU (Sample Clause)
4.6.25.2. Final Provisions - Letter Agreement (Sample Clause)
4.6.26. SIGNATORIES (Sample Clause)
APPENDIX A: DESCRIPTION OF APPLICABLE AUTHORITIES
CHANGE LOG
Change # / Date / Section Number / Description/Comments1 / 2/25/2013 / Chapters 1-3 / Revised Article/Clause numbering to be consistent throughout the SAAG. Chapter 4 was not updated at the request of OIIR.
2 / 2/25/2013 / 1.3. Agreement Formation Process / Clarified that Agreement Managers are responsible for uploading signed SAAs and all documents that are part of the SAA (including, but not limited to, annexes, task orders, or modifications to the SAA) into SAAM within 5 business days.
3 / 2/25/2013 / 1.3. Agreement Formation Process / Added explanation that classified interagency agreements are drafted in the appropriate classified system in coordination with OIIR/ECILD. Moreover, signed classified interagency agreements should be provided to OIIR/ECILD for centralized tracking on the appropriate system.
4 / 2/25/2013 / 1.3. Agreement Formation Process / Changed the URL link for EPLS searches to the SAM system.
5 / 2/25/2013 / 1.3 Agreement Formation Process / Added to the preliminary abstract review requirements that OIIR is responsible for the NASA-wide preliminary review of proposed classified interagency agreements. Centers and Headquarters offices should submit an abstract to OIIR/ECID through the appropriate classified system when they are planning a classified interagency agreement. All classified activities with a federal Government entity directly as a Partner, or indirectly as a beneficiary require submission of an abstract to OIIR through the appropriate classified system.
6 / 2/25/2013 / 1.3. Agreement Formation Process / Added to the preliminary abstract review requirement that where a foreign entity benefits, an explanation of the benefit should be provided.
7 / 2/25/2013 / 1.3. Agreement Formation Process / Clarified that MSD will facilitate resolution of any abstract issues with a goal of providing a consolidated response within 8 business days.
8 / 2/25/2013 / 1.3. Agreement Formation Process / Added requirement for Agreement Managers to make MSD aware if there are significant changes to a proposed activity upon which a decision not to submit an abstract was made.
9 / 2/25/2013 / 1.3. Agreement Formation Process / Clarified that the NASA Management Office is not required to do Estimated Price Reports.
10 / 2/25/2013 / 1.5. Reimbursable Agreement / Referenced 1/18/2007 NASA policy regarding Reimbursable SAAs issued by the NASA Associate Administrator, R. Geveden.
11 / 2/25/2013 / 1.5. Reimbursable Agreement / Added guidance that other policies may be applicable to Reimbursable SAAs as may be issued by the Mission Directorates, or Procurement.
12 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.5.2. Schedule and Milestones / Added guidance that milestones can be stated with approximate month/year dates, or measure from the effective date of the SAA.
13 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.6.2. Financial Obligations (Reimbursable Agreement Sample Clause) (also, 2.2.6.3) / Clarified that there are 3 payment choices, of which 2 are by electronic means.
14 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.6.2. Financial Obligations (Reimbursable Agreement Sample Clause) (also, 2.2.6.3) / Deleted redundant sentence regarding requirement for advance payments. Added clarifying language (in support of work on behalf of the Partner).
15 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.9. Liability and Risk of Loss / Added unilateral waiver to ISS waiver in 2.2.9.1.2. and to the non-ISS exploration waiver in 2.2.9.1.3 to cover risk from activities not included in “Protected Space Operations.”
16 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.9.1. SAAs for Shared Benefits – Cross-Waiver and Flow Down / Changed example of “sharing of substantive benefits” from “shared data and invention rights” to “raw or processed data or invention rights” since NASA currently obtains data rights in reimbursable SAAs.
17 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.9.3. Product Liability / Clarified that commercialization would be of products or processes rather than of deliverables.
18 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.10.1 Intellectual Property Rights – Data Rights / Deleted Related Entities data from the data that will be protected under this clause.
19 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.10.1. Data Rights / Provided guidance that clauses may be included in a SAA that protect data produced by NASA’s Related Entities, under certain conditions with a sample contract clause provided in Footnote #50.
20 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.10.1. Data Rights / Added Footnote #80 that the definition of Related Entities for Intellectual Property and Liability are intentionally different.
21 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.10.1.4. Non-technical SAAs (Free Exchange of Data Sample Clause) / Deleted reference and Footnote #59 to NPD 1350.3 “Strategic Alliances: Building Partnership to Achieve NASA’s Mission and Goals” because that NPD is no longer in effect. Changed example of when the Free Exchange Clause is used from “strategic alliances” to “outreach and education.”
22 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.10.1.1.2. and 2.2.10.1.2.1. Intellectual Property Rights – Data Rights –Identified Intellectual Property / Added sample clauses “Identified Intellectual Property” for Annexes where under the corresponding Umbrella Agreement the Parties either do, or do not expect to exchange proprietary data.
23 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.10.3.2. Intellectual Property Rights – Invention and Patent Rights (Long Form Sample Clause) / Added the definition of “Related Entity” to the Long Form Invention and Patent Rights Sample Clause.
24 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.10.3.3. Invention and Patent Rights in SAAs Where NASA’s Title Taking Authority Applies (Title Taking Clause) / Updated the “305” title taking clause/analysis.
25 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.10.4. Patent and Copyright Use – Authorization, Consent, and Indemnification / Updated the Authorization and Consent clause/analysis.
26 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.16.6. Right to Terminate (Nonreimbursable Annex Sample Clause) / Added Nonreimbursable Annex sample clause for Right to Terminate.
27 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.25. and 3.2.18. Loan of Government Property / Added guidance that Lent Property can be identified by serial number of other unique identifier.
28 / 2/25/2013 / 2.2.27. Signatory Authority / Added a Signatory Sample Clause for Annexes.
29 / 2/25/2013 / 3.2.3.2. Purpose and Implementation (Umbrella Agreement Sample Clause) / Corrected terminology by replacing Interagency Umbrella Agreement with Umbrella IAA.
30 / 2/25/2013 / 3.2.6. Financial Information; 3.2.12. Right to Terminate; 3.2.15. Dispute Resolution / Updated the Intragovernmental Rules/Financial Obligations reference to the Treasury Financial Manual.
31 / 2/25/2013 / 3.2.6.3. Financial Obligations (Reimbursable Annex Sample Clause) / Removed redundant clauses from the Annex that are found in the Umbrella clause.
32 / 2/25/2013 / 3.2.9.2. Intellectual Property Rights – Data Rights – (Handling of Data Sample Clause) / Added a handling of data Umbrella clause for IAAs.
33 / 2/25/2013 / 3.2.9.2.2. Intellectual Property Rights – Data Rights – (Handling of Data Sample Clause) / Added a new Umbrella Clause for identifying Intellectual Property in Annexes.
34 / 2/25/2013 / 3.3.2. Agreement Contents / Added guidance about there being flexibility to modify or exclude some standard clauses in IAAs if the IAA is reviewed for legal sufficiency.
35 / 2/25/2013 / 3.3.2. Agreement Contents / Added guidance that OIIR is responsible for the centralized tracking and coordination of all NASA classified IAAs suing the appropriate secure systems.
36 / 2/25/2013 / 4.3. International Reimbursable Agreement / Added guidance to review Section 1.5 on Reimbursable SAAs to facilitate a decision on whether an International RSAA is appropriate.
37 / 2/25/2013 / 4.6.5. Definitions / Clarified the definition of Related Entities.
38 / 2/25/2013 / 4.6.23. Loan of Government Property / Added a section on Loan of Government Property with associated Sample Clause.
39 / 2/25/2013 / 4.6.24. Final Provisions / Retitled “Entry into Force, Term and Termination” as “Final Provisions.” Added a new “Final Provisions” for MOUs with variants and “Final Provisions” for Letter Agreements.
40 / 2/25/2013 / Appendix A: Description of Applicable Authorities / Added the Administrator’s Memorandum regarding “Coordination of Classified Interagency Agreements” July 23, 2012 and HEOMD’s “Tenets for Reimbursable Space Act Agreements Supporting the Commercial Crew Program” June 2012 to the Appendix of Applicable Authorities.
41 / 6/24/2014 / Section 1.3. “The HQ Abstract Review Process” / Incorporated changes to the abstract content requirements and submission criteria, pursuant to NASA Partnership Council (PC) Decision Memorandum PC-2014-05-002 (May 7 & 15, 2014). Also made minor administrative updates to organizational references.
42 / 6/24/2014 / 2.2.10.1.1. Intellectual Property Rights - Data Rights (Proprietary Data Exchange Not Expected) / Removed multiple paragraph references regarding use of the restrictive rights notice.
43 / 6/24/2014 / 2.2.10.1.2. Intellectual Property Rights - Data Rights (Proprietary Data Exchange Expected) / Removed multiple paragraph references regarding use of the restrictive rights notice.
44 / 6/24/2014 / 2.2.10.1.3. Intellectual Property Rights - Data Rights (Reimbursable SAA For the Benefit of a Foreign Entity) / Removed multiple paragraph references regarding use of the restrictive rights notice.
45 / 6/24/2014 / Chapter 3, “Nonreimbursable and Reimbursable Agreements with Federal/State/Local Government Entities” / Updated references to the Treasury Financial Manual’s Intragovernmental Business Rules -- now called the Intragovernmental Transaction Guide
46 / 8/11/2104 / Section 1.3. “The HQ Abstract Review Process” / Deleted “reimbursable” in 4 places in “Space Act Agreement Review and Concurrence,” Section 3 related to the requirement for Estimated Price Reports (EPRs). EPRs are necessary for both reimbursable and nonreimbursable SAAs.
47 / 8/11/2104 / Section 1.3. “The HQ Abstract Review Process” / Incorporated changes to the abstract submission criteria, pursuant to NASA Partnership Council (PC) Decision Memorandum PC-2014-06-001 (June 5 & 26, 2014). Implemented guidance pertaining to the requirement for internal Center vetting prior to submission to Headquarters, pursuant to PC Decision Memorandums PC-2014-03-001 (March 27, 2014) and PC-2014-05-002 (May 7 & 15, 2014). Made other minor administrative, punctuation, and formatting corrections.
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